This article originally appeared on Politifact. Over the holidays, U.S. flu cases skyrocketed. Weekly hospitalizations from the virus went from under 7,000 at the start of December to over 33,000 by ...

As flu cases are surging across the United States, here's what to know about whether or not you can still get the vaccine.

Respiratory illness thrives in the winter. This year, cases have been high and continue to be quite present, but Michigan appears to be past the season’s highest peak. The blanket term “respiratory ...

Flu is surging across most of the U.S. But, amid an early, harsh season, there is a glimmer of promising news: The flu shot may be more effective than experts predicted. Early evidence shows that this ...

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people should get the flu vaccine annually, beginning at 6 months old, in order to protect against becoming seriously ill, ...

Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...

All residents older than 6 months are urged to get a flu shot and practice respiratory virus prevention, including frequent hand washing, staying home when sick and wearing a mask when visiting a ...

Public Health, Social Development and Labor CPS reminds persons to get their seasonal flu shot. The most effective intervention for community protection Tue Mar 03 2026 ​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten ...